Keir Starmer challenged Boris Johnson to a press-up competition today after the PM demonstrated his prowess on the Downing Street carpet during an interview. The Labour leader joked that they should have a contest as he confirmed that he can also pass the strength test. Asked by Piers Morgan on GMB whether he could do a press-up, … Read more
Under a traffic light system (above), countries will be rated green, amber or red based on infection levels, the reliability of official data and confidence in test and trace systems Priti Patel dampened hopes of Britons desperate to jet off on holiday as soon as possible today, warning that quarantine-free ‘air bridges’ will not be … Read more
Boris Johnson will give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. Ministers will say Britons can visit any one of around ten countries without having to quarantine – reviving summer holidays after almost four months of travel restrictions. ‘Air bridges’ to France, Spain, Italy, Greece … Read more
More than half of locked-down Britons are now exercising or meditating at least once a day, data shows. A survey by University College London found 52 per cent of adults were doing some form of physical activity every day — up from 34 per cent pre-coronavirus. Walking, cycling and running have been the three most … Read more
Half of Britons have piled on the pounds during coronavirus lockdown… as research shows chocolate and biscuits were our go-to snack A survey by Weight Watchers found people have good intentions post-lockdown Some 42 per cent said disruption to their daily routine has led to weight gain Chocolate and biscuits are nation’s go-to snacks during … Read more
Police have arrested two Britons and an Irishman on suspicion of shooting a ‘partner-in-crime’ following a Costa del Sol drugs dispute. One of the men was arrested in Marbella, Malaga, after an armed raid in which police used a battering ram to smash down the doors of a luxury mansion. Footage showed them then pinning … Read more
The Met Office has issued a ‘level two heat alert’ for the whole of England this week as warm air moving from Europe to Britain brings with it an oncoming heatwave that could reach highs of 95F (35C) by mid-week. Britons are expected to once again descend upon the nation’s sun-soaked outdoor spaces today as temperatures … Read more
Britons this week touched down in sunny Spain as the hard-hit nation opened its doors to tourists. Authorities are keen to get the holiday season back up and running in the country after it saw one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Europe. Spain today issued an appeal for British tourists to visit, claiming their … Read more
The first Britons jetted off to Spain today after Madrid lifted its ban on foreign tourists and opened its beaches in glorious 100 degree-plus heat. Travel firms have slashed the price of a one-week holiday to £300 after Downing Street signalled it could bring in ‘travel corridors’ to 10 countries from July 4, with no … Read more
Britons are set to enjoy takeaway booze amid sunshine and temperatures of 73F today ahead the longest day of the year tomorrow – before a tropical heatwave sets in next week. Most areas of the country are set to feel much warmer than Friday today with temperatures possibly reaching 23C in London and Brighton this … Read more